landmarks at a glance

Landmarks are features of the land or structures that are notable or unique. Human-made landmarks are impressive structures that were built by humans. These can include recent feats of engineering as well as the remains of ancient cities and architecture. The links below take you to articles on some selected landmarks. The human-made landmarks are organized into two sections: by place and by type.

Natural landmarks include rivers, lakes, mountains, and deserts. Some natural landmarks are so impressive that in order to ensure that they are preserved for generations to come, they are protected in national parks.

The first section on natural landmarks is organized by place. Some of these landmarks extend beyond the borders of one country. If that is the case, they are listed under the continent where they can be found. The second section is organized by type of landmark.

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